Bioinformatics Engineer – Software Development - PHP (Remote)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

Quest Diagnostics is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to join their Bioinformatics team, focused on advancing patient care through innovative software solutions. The successful candidate will design, implement, and maintain applications handling genetic data while collaborating closely with the Data Science and Bioinformatics teams in an agile environment.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain software application
Ensure user requirements and performance standards are met
Deploy and manage applications for scalability and reliability
Participate in agile workflows, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery
Write unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure code quality
Conduct peer code reviews to uphold development standards

Qualification

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
1+ Years of Relevant Experience
Proficiency in modern software development practices and tools (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, version control, testing frameworks)
Experience with PHP, Laravel, MySQL
Familiarity with agile methodologies
Test-driven development mindset and experience writing tests
Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proficiency in full stack development, including front-end, back-end, and databases
Strong problem-solving abilities and a commitment to continuous learning
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Adaptability to new tools and technologies

Preferred

Knowledge of the health industry or interest in genetics and bioinformatics
Experience implementing solutions in the cloud. AWS is preferred
Experience with designing and working with application programming interfaces (e.g. JSON based RESTful APIs)